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Self-harm and suicide in young people: Risk and protective factors, and evidence-based interventions – Professor Ella Arensman

Self-harm and suicide in young people: Risk and protective factors, and evidence-based interventions – Professor Ella Arensman – Chief Scientist with the National Suicide Research Foundation, Ireland and Research Professor with the School of Public Health, University College Cork.

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Returning to work after a mental health difficulty – St Patrick’s MHS

One in four of us will experience a mental health difficulty in our lifetime, yet many people fear their career will be impacted if their employer knows about their mental health difficulty. Our Medical Director, Professor Jim Lucey, joined Sean O’Rourke on RTÉ Radio One to discuss employee rights when experiencing a mental health challenge

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Supporting those bereaved by suicide – St Patrick’s MHS

Bereavement by suicide is perhaps one of the most sensitive topics we can discuss. Here, Professor Jim Lucey, Medical Director of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, joined Miriam O’Callaghan on RTÉ Radio 1 to share how we can talk to and support those experiencing grief following the death of a family member or friend by

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What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? – Dr Craig Chigwedere

Many people are generally aware of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or as it’s commonly referred to, CBT, but don’t necessarily understand it fully. In our podcast linked below, journalists and broadcasters, Barbara Scully and Declan Buckley, talk to Dr Craig Chigwedere, Psychotherapist at St Patrick’s University Hospital and clinical lecturer at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) to

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Living with a black dog | World Health Organisation

World Health Organization (WHO) Millions of people around the world live with depression. “Living with a black dog” is a guide for partners, carers and sufferers of depression. It advises those living with and caring for people with depression on what to do, what not to do, and where to go for help. “Living with

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I had a black dog, his name was depression | World Health Organisation

World Health Organization (WHO) At its worst, depression can be a frightening, debilitating condition. Millions of people around the world live with depression. Many of these individuals and their families are afraid to talk about their struggles, and don’t know where to turn for help. However, depression is largely preventable and treatable. Recognizing depression and

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